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Ahmed Alshaiba (Arabic: أحمد الشيبة) was a Yemeni musician and composer known for blending traditional Middle Eastern music with modern Western genres. He gained popularity through his unique approach to playing the oud, a traditional Arabic string instrument, which he incorporated into a variety of contemporary music styles, including rock, pop, and classical. Alshaiba's music attracted a global audience through his performances and online presence, where he shared his compositions and covers of popular songs.

Alshaiba died on Sept. 28, 2022, in a car accident. He was 32.

References

1. "Ahmed Alshaiba, Oud Virtuoso Who Bridged Cultures, Dies at 32". The New York Times. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2025.

• 1990 births
• Dead people
• Yemeni composers
• Arab musicians
• 21st-century American composers
• Yemeni emigrants to the United States